Properties
Description
Mannose-PEG-aldehyde, alternatively named aldehyde-PEG-mannose, is a research molecule formed by binding mannose to an aldehyde group with a 3 kDa PEG chain, merging mannose's lectin interaction, PEG's solubility, and aldehyde's properties.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 3 kDa
Functional Group
Aldehyde
Form
Solid or viscous liquid
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Applications
Mannose-PEG-aldehyde can be used to optimize acrylate hydrogel transparency for optical biosensor applications.